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I wanted some advice on what to do. I got a ticket in upstate New York the past weekend, for going 81 in a 65. I hold a NJ license, from what I read this is a 4 point ticket (1180D). (Can someone confirm if this is 4 points?) I also read online since I am a NJ driver I will only get 2 points on my license (Can someone confirm this as well?) I don't want any points on my license as I don't want my insurance to go up. I haven't gotten a ticket in over 5 years. So because I don't want points just paying the ticket by mail is out of the question. The other 2 options are show up in court and work a deal with the prosecutor Or get an attorney. What do you guys think is the better option? Do I have a chance of getting this down to 0 points, I'm not to concerned about the fine I have to pay is this possible without a lawyer. Any advice on what I should do? Is it better to go with a lawyer or alone? I got this ticket in Randolph, NY in Cattaraugus County. So if anyone can recommend a lawyer that would be great as well.
My experience with these things is that if you get the right local lawyer, they go to court in your place and plea it down to a non-moving violation. That costs $400-500, so if you have a day to spare you can easily do it yourself. In either case you'll also be paying $130 or so for a seatbelt violation or whatever they plea you down to.
My experience with these things is that if you get the right local lawyer, they go to court in your place and plea it down to a non-moving violation. That costs $400-500, so if you have a day to spare you can easily do it yourself. In either case you'll also be paying $130 or so for a seatbelt violation or whatever they plea you down to.
I can easily do this my self? Just show up and ask to get it moved down even tho it is obvious that I was speeding?
I can easily do this my self? Just show up and ask to get it moved down even tho it is obvious that I was speeding?
Yes. Show up to court on the day of hearing, be professional and respectful, apologize for the mistake and there is a 80-90% chance of the violation being reduced (but do not expect the fine to be small)
Remember, tickets are a revenue source for small towns in upstate NY and all they care for is the $, not so much for the violation. (Source: personal experience)
Yes. Show up to court on the day of hearing, be professional and respectful, apologize for the mistake and there is a 80-90% chance of the violation being reduced (but do not expect the fine to be small)
Remember, tickets are a revenue source for small towns in upstate NY and all they care for is the $, not so much for the violation. (Source: personal experience)
Awesome thank you! The court timing is at 6:00 PM and I can easily get off work. I'm not too concerned about the $ for the fine. Just don't want the insurance to go up.
Awesome thank you! The court timing is at 6:00 PM and I can easily get off work. I'm not too concerned about the $ for the fine. Just don't want the insurance to go up.
Just remember that the key for you is to end up with a non-moving violation. Even if they lowered the speeding offense to 1 mph over the limit, that would reduce NY points, but would still be 2 points for NJ.
Just remember that the key for you is to end up with a non-moving violation. Even if they lowered the speeding offense to 1 mph over the limit, that would reduce NY points, but would still be 2 points for NJ.
Thanks I will mention Non-moving violation to them. Hopefully they accept.
So the general consensus is go by my self and not shell out extra for a lawyer?
Oh good, another post about someone getting a ticket. It's been at least a week since the last one.
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